A local Orthodox priest I know just experienced the death of one of his sons to suicide. From what I learned, he was struggling with despair and depression lately and no one was able to successfully get him out of it. I never met him, but if he was anything like his parents, I'm sure he was an exceptional man. Please pray for the repose of his soul and that the Lord will grant comfort to his family. Thank you.

In Christ,Andrew

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"I will pour out my prayer unto the Lord, and to Him will I proclaim my grief; for with evils my soul is filled, and my life unto hades hath drawn nigh, and like Jonah I will pray: From corruption raise me up, O God." -Ode VI, Irmos of the Supplicatory Canon to the Theotokos

Lord have mercy on the works of your hands! Lord have mercy on the family, shelter them and comfort them as only you can. amen Lord have mercy!

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To God be the Glory in all things! Amen!

Only pray for me, that God would give me both inward and outward strength, that I may not only speak, but truly will; and that I may not merely be called a Christian, but really be found to be one. St.Ignatius of Antioch.Epistle to the Romans.